Weather in Detroit, Michigan, United States in August
In an average August, Detroit sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 61°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 73°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 61°F |
| Typical low range | 54°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
1988-08-01
Lowest
61°F
1987-08-26
Low
Highest
78°F
2006-08-01
Lowest
42°F
1986-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
126°F
1988-08-01
Lowest
35°F
1986-08-28
Humidity
Highest
22.1 g/m³
2006-08-01
Lowest
6.6 g/m³
1986-08-28
Wind
Highest
29 mph
1989-08-04
Lowest
4 mph
1993-08-07
Precip
Wettest
6.29 in
2007
Driest
1.07 in
1996
See Detroit's live weather grade →
Visiting Detroit in August? See how its comfort stacks up against where you live.
Compare Detroit with your city →